Precision 185 Sailboats for Sale

Jim Taylor·2001 – 2019·Precision Boat Works
Precision 185 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
18.42' · 5.61 m
Disp.
880 lbs · 399 kg
First year
2001

Introduced at the turn of the millennium, the Precision 185 was conceived by renowned naval architect Jim Taylor and executed by the Floridabased building duo of Richard and Bill Porter of Precision Boat Works 2. Launched in 2001, the design was explicitly built to rejuvenate a stagnant midsized daysailer market dominated by decadesold designs like the Flying Scot, Lightning, and Rhodes 19. Jim Taylor’s design brief focused on merging modern computermodeled hull dynamics with exceptional cockpit ergonomics, providing an accessible yet highly athletic platform. The industry quickly took notice, awarding the Precision 185 the Sailing World Boat of the Year for Best Value shortly after its debut.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 7,100
Asking price · 3 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
3 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

Precision 185 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 3.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country view

3 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 7,10031100.0%

Comparable models

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Similar boats to compare

2 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Seascape 1818.04'$ 23,109205
Precision 185You are here$ 7,10031

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Precision 185 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Precision 185 over the past 12 months is $7,100. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Precision 185 sailboats are for sale?+
1 Precision 185 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 3 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Precision 185 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Precision 185 has stayed steady over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are Precision 185 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Precision 185 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a Precision 185?+
Comparable models include Seascape 18. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.